FPGA Engineer

ALTEN LTD - UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible way of working

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an FPGA engineer to join their team in London. This role involves contributing to the design and development of digital hardware and embedded software for high-reliability electronic systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in FPGA design using VHDL and embedded software development in C. This position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for continuous learning and career development.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in FPGA design using VHDL.
• Experience developing embedded software in C and/or assembler.
• Understanding of digital electronics and hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify FPGA solutions using VHDL.
• Support embedded software development in C and assembler for hardware-level applications.
• Collaborate with systems, electronics, and test teams to ensure robust implementation.

Skills

FPGA design using VHDL

Embedded software development in C and/or assembler

Understanding of digital electronics and hardware/software integration

Experience in structured engineering environments

Ability to interpret hardware schematics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Tools

ModelSim

Vivado

Quartus

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Job Description

As an FPGA engineer, you will join our team in London to support our activities within the Space sector.

You will support the design and development of digital hardware and embedded software for high‑reliability electronic systems. Working within a structured engineering environment, you will contribute to FPGA development, low‑level embedded software, and hardware integration activities across the full development lifecycle.

• Location: London
• On Site: Hybrid 4 times a week
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid‑Level

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify FPGA solutions using VHDL
• Support embedded software development in C and assembler for hardware‑level applications
• Contribute to board bring‑up, hardware debugging, and integration activities
• Produce design documentation in line with programme standards
• Support verification, simulation, and validation activities
• Collaborate with systems, electronics, and test teams to ensure robust implementation

Required Skills

• Strong experience in FPGA design using VHDL
• Experience developing embedded software in C and/or assembler
• Understanding of digital electronics and hardware/software integration
• Experience working within structured engineering development environments
• Ability to interpret hardware schematics and technical documentation

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
• Experience within aerospace, defence, or other safety‑critical industries

Desirable Skills

• Experience within space or satellite programmes
• Familiarity with safety‑critical standards (e.g. DO-254, DO-178)
• Experience with simulation and verification tools (e.g. ModelSim, Vivado, Quartus)
• Experience supporting hardware testing and integration campaigns
• Knowledge of high‑reliability or radiation‑tolerant design practices

Additional Information

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech‑driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.